PA Virtual is an award-winning online school in Haverford, PA. We offer a home-based K-12 public education that is home-based, customized, and tuition-free*. Our mission is to see your child succeed in our program and in life. To do this, our team partners with families to make sure each student's needs are met. Using our Diamond Model of Partnership, PA Virtual puts the student's needs first as the central focus of learning coaches, teachers, technology, and family support.
*As a public school, PA Virtual is funded by Pennsylvania Taxpayer dollars.
If you're looking for the best online school in Haverford, you've come to the right place. Our teachers help foster your child's growth in a safe learning space by offering one-on-one experiences. Perhaps your son or daughter was affected by peer pressure, bullying, or gossip at their past school. With PA Virtual, you can limit these negative experiences and distractions by having greater control of your child's at-home learning environment.
You may be wondering if online school is the best choice for you and your child. At our online school, students are held to the same standards and testing requirements as children who attend their local district school. With that being said, the safety and convenience of learning from home is where our online school prevails. That's what makes us one of the best cyber schools in Haverford. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out for more information. You can also attend one of our easy online open houses. These sessions are very informative and will give our potential parents a good idea of what to expect with PA Virtual.
Our Haverford online school adds convenience to students by adding hours back into their day, allowing them to free up time for extracurricular activities.
At a conventional brick-and-mortar school, children have to do time-consuming tasks, such as riding the bus or doing homework after school. We understand that day in and day out, that can be exhausting for a family. We solve that problem by encouraging a learning environment that is simple and time-efficient. Whether you're looking for a high school, middle school, or elementary school, contact us.
Structure and time-management are important factors for success in our education model. Our virtual school does require that a parent or guardian is at home during the day to work alongside their child. We refer to this position as the students learning coach. This is so that the learning coach can monitor the student's progress and manage academic schedules. PA Virtual provides each learning coach with all the support and resources they need to be a successful learning coach. If you want to learn how to be an effective at-home learning coach, read our "Tips and Tricks for Being Your Student's Learning Coach" article.
Flexibility
PA Virtual delivers instruction via synchronous and asynchronous classes. Students can attend live classes (synchronous) or work in a self-directed environment supervised by a dedicated teacher (asynchronous).
A Safe Learning Environment
Students attend class from the comfort and convenience of their own home, at no cost to the parent.
An Educational Partnership
Our students have the support and guidance of certified teachers and principals as well as their parent/Learning Coach at home.
Engaging Curriculum
PA Virtual partners with K12, Inc. to deliver a rich and stimulating curriculum for all grade levels.
Socialization Opportunities
PA Virtual hosts numerous field trips each month across Pennsylvania, in addition to offering various student clubs and service learning opportunities.
Award-winning Support
Our school offers comprehensive services for your family including: Guidance Counselors, Family Support Coordinators, Pupil Health, and Parent Engagement services.
We understand that students will be utilizing laptops and other technologies that we provide to families when working with our online school. We agree that students should be taking breaks from looking at their screens throughout the day. PA Virtual makes sure that all students have more than enough breaks in their day. This allows students the freedom to go outside, move around, and get some fresh air. Also, our instructors provide hands-on assignments, such as workbook pages, music lessons, and fun science experiments. Families are also able to attend local monthly outings, if their schedule permits them to do so. To learn more about how our charter school in Haverford can help your child and family succeed, contact us. We also serve the surrounding areas including Philadelphia, Bensalem, Upper Darby, and Falls Township as well as Bensalem and Cheltenham.
We want our education to inspire all of our students to pursue their interests, reach their potential, and ultimately develop into productive citizens. PA Virtual ensures that all of the core subjects are fully covered in our K-12 curriculum. Additionally, our curriculum also includes building foundational music and art skills. Recently, it has been common for schools to cut back on or completely drop their music and art programs with the purpose of focusing on the core STEM subjects. Although we understand this train of thought, we believe that a well-rounded curriculum is important for the development and long-term success for our students. Whether your child enters the workplace, pursues higher education, or serves in the military — we make sure that all of our students are well prepared and ready for the next step.